V · Roman Alexandria · 215 CE

Caracalla abolishes the Aristotelians' common table

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Blaming Aristotle for Alexander's death, Caracalla abolishes the common meals and privileges of the Aristotelian philosophers at Alexandria, and his troops massacre the city's young men.

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  • Cassius Dio, Roman History 78[77].7.3; 78[77].22–23
  • Herodian 4.8.6–4.9.8